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Handling of sex crime allegations at N.S. youth detention centre under scrutiny
Donald Douglas Williams faces 66 charges related to abuse of 30 youths over 26 years at a Nova Scotia youth detention centre, amid claims staff ignored reports.
- The Nova Scotia government denies allegations that staff were informed of sexual abuse by a swim instructor at a youth detention center, stating that no plaintiff reported the abuse during incarceration.
- The class action lawsuit claims former residents were sexually abused by swim instructor Donald Douglas Williams, who faces 66 charges related to the alleged abuse of 30 young individuals.
- Attorney General of Nova Scotia is named as a defendant in the class action. Justice Minister Becky Druhan stated that allegations were reported to the RCMP, but did not specify when this occurred, emphasizing the department's commitment to safety within custody.
- Lawyer Mike Dull highlighted issues faced by youths in the correctional system and stated that many survivors of childhood sexual abuse do not report their experiences due to feelings of shame and disbelief.
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Handling of sex crime allegations at N.S. youth detention centre under scrutiny
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